Geopolitical volatility is exposing the cost of Africa’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. In this episode of Voices of Africa, Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President at Environmental Defense Fund, joins Marcus Courage to explore how the continent can turn its energy security challenges into opportunities for industrial growth. They explore how Africa can turn methane waste into value, develop cleaner fuels for aviation and shipping, and meet the growing energy demands of AI while strengthening its industrial base and energy security.
With COP32 approaching in Ethiopia, the conversation considers how to move beyond climate commitments towards projects that deliver tangible economic, social and environmental returns.